March 12, 2009
ATLANTA – Prior to the start of the season, several members of the team participated in Q&A’s that were shared during the Countdown to First Pitch series. Throughout the rest of the season, we will continue to post additional Q&A’s done with our baseball student-athletes. Today’s Q&A is with sophomore outfielder Chase Burnette.
Chase Burnette
Sophomore OF
Nickname: Chafe
Birthday: May 20, 1988
Hometown: Buford, Ga.
High School: Buford HS
What’s on TV: Lost, Heroes, The Office
I’m embarrassed to admit I watch: American Idol
What’s in my iPod: Little bit of everything
What I drive: 2004 Toyota Four-Runner
Favorite flicks: Four Brothers, Anchorman, Forrest Gump
What I’m reading: The Bible, The Shack
Bookmarks (websites): Facebook, ESPN, You Tube
Favorite class at Tech: Psychology
Worst habit: I’m messy.
Pet peeve: People who are rude.
On my wall: Bible verses
Love to trade places for a day with: Wild Wood
Talent I’d most like to have: Any talent that Matt Simonds has
Favorite meal: Steak, mashed potatoes, mac n’ cheese, cheesecake for dessert
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Kobe Bryant
Favorite city to visit: New York
Favorite team growing up: Atlanta Braves
Favorite value in others: Loyalty
Favorite physical attribute about myself: I’m left-handed
And least: Smelly feet
Dream date: Carrie Underwood, Reese Witherspoon
Greatest love: God
My hero: My dad
My bucket list: Travel the world
My motto: Give more than you expect to receive.
Past Q&A’s:
Getting to Know – Freshman Jed Bradley
Getting to Know – Junior Andrew Robinson
Getting to Know – Freshman Matt Skole
Countdown to First Pitch: 4 days – Q&A with Deck McGuire
Countdown to First Pitch: 7 days – Q&A with Zach Brewster
Countdown to First Pitch: 11 days – Q&A with Tony Plagman
Countdown to First Pitch: 14 days – Q&A with Jeff Rowland
Countdown to First Pitch: 18 days – Q&A with Jason Haniger